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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.18, 575.73 and 240.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.18, 575.73 and 240.15 is: 331.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.18 : 575.73 = 240.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.18/575.73 = 240.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.18x = 575.73 × 240.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.18x = 138,261.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,261.56/417.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.42

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